They sailed and landed in Hades then they made the sacrifice that was specified by Circe. Odysseus digs a trench and puts the required items in it and holds off the souls until Tiresias. Odysseus meets Elpenor and his mother. Elpenor tells Odysseus of his death and askes him to bury his body properly and put his own oar from the ship on his grave. Then he meets Tiresias. He warns him about Poseidon and how he hates Odysseus. Odysseus finds out how he will die. He meets a lot of other heroes such as Agamemnon, Tantalus, and Sisyphus.
Major Themes: (Caroline)
Justice 143
Loyalty 145
Disguise 146
153
Growth and Development of Telemachus 145
Locations Traveled: (Ali)
The locations traveled were:
Deep-flowing River of Ocean where the Cimmerians live
Technically speaking "The Afterlife" - Circe's realm
Odysseus' ship
Study Guide Questions:
Who is the first person Odysseus meets in Hades?(Breana)
Elpenor.
Who comes before Tiresias?(Breana)
Anticleia, Odysseus' mother
What warning does Tiresias offer?(Breana)
Anticleia. Odysseus' mother.
What must Odysseus do after getting rid of the suitors?(Breana)
To beaware of Poseidon's rage.
How will Odysseus die?(Breana)
He will die of old age and properous people will be around him.
How did Odysseus’s mother die?(Charlotte)
What advice does Agamemnon give Odysseus?(Charlotte)
Chapter 11 - Book of the Dead
Summary: (Angelina)
They sailed and landed in Hades then they made the sacrifice that was specified by Circe. Odysseus digs a trench and puts the required items in it and holds off the souls until Tiresias. Odysseus meets Elpenor and his mother. Elpenor tells Odysseus of his death and askes him to bury his body properly and put his own oar from the ship on his grave. Then he meets Tiresias. He warns him about Poseidon and how he hates Odysseus. Odysseus finds out how he will die. He meets a lot of other heroes such as Agamemnon, Tantalus, and Sisyphus.Major Themes: (Caroline)
Justice 143
Loyalty 145
Disguise 146
153
Growth and Development of Telemachus 145
Locations Traveled: (Ali)
The locations traveled were:Deep-flowing River of Ocean where the Cimmerians live
Technically speaking "The Afterlife" - Circe's realm
Odysseus' ship
Study Guide Questions:
Who is the first person Odysseus meets in Hades? (Breana)Elpenor.
Who comes before Tiresias? (Breana)
Anticleia, Odysseus' mother
What warning does Tiresias offer? (Breana)
Anticleia. Odysseus' mother.
What must Odysseus do after getting rid of the suitors? (Breana)
To beaware of Poseidon's rage.
How will Odysseus die? (Breana)
He will die of old age and properous people will be around him.
How did Odysseus’s mother die? (Charlotte)
What advice does Agamemnon give Odysseus? (Charlotte)
What must Tantalus endure? Why? (Charlotte)
How does Sisyphus suffer? Why? (Charlotte)